Shinkichi Tajiri
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Shinkichi Tajiri (1923–2016) was a Japanese-American sculptor and artist known for his diverse exploration of media including sculpture, photography, film, and computer art. Born in Los Angeles to Japanese parents, he moved to Paris in the late 1940s where he became associated with the CoBrA movement. His work is characterized by 'silent dynamism' and a focus on knots, machines, and junk sculptures. He was a pioneer in using off-set printing for art (X-Press) and later experimented with daguerreotypes and computer drawings. Tajiri lived much of his life in Baarlo, Netherlands, where he established his studio.[1]
Themes
- sculpture
- junk art
- knots
- daguerreotype
Books
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Seltsame Spiele. Wie Der Bildhauer Tajiri Madchen Und Metall Zahmtauthor · photographer
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Spiegels met herinneringen, 101 daguerreotypieën van Tajiriauthor
Works by Shinkichi Tajiri
- Spiegels met herinneringen, 101 daguerreotypieën van Tajiri 1976 · Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam · book · Dutch Collection of 101 daguerreotypes.
Exhibitions
- 1967 Catalog Tajiri, 1967 Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam solo
Awards
- Mainichi Shibum Prize for sculpture Tokyo Biennale
- Congressional Gold Medal United States Government
References
- Shinkichi Tajiri Official Website - Biography link